Fluke Corporation names new president
02 September, 2013Fluke Industrial President Wes Pringle has been named as President of Fluke Corporation and will now be responsible for all Fluke global businesses. The company has also expanded the responsibilities of Jimmy Hwong, President, Asia Pacific.
Schneider Electric and CHI partner to enable healthcare innovation
20 August, 2013The Australian Centre for Health Innovation (CHI) and Schneider Electric have reached a partnership agreement that will enable hands-on interaction with Schneider’s intelligent, integrated healthcare technologies.
New CEO for Standards Australia
12 August, 2013Dr Bronwyn Evans has been appointed as chief executive officer of Standards Australia. Incumbent CEO Colin Blair will retire in October and will continue to serve in the role until Dr Evans commences the position on 28 October.
A new electrical safety film
09 August, 2013The Queensland Electrical Safety Office has launched a new electrical safety film: Forever young - Tim’s story.
Electrical network Laser Group teams up with LG
09 August, 2013Laser Group, an Australian electrical and plumbing network, has recently announced its new partnership with global leader in technology innovation LG Electronics Australia. The two organisations have joined forces predominantly to provide Australian households and businesses with complete air-conditioning solutions.
Yingli Solar sets up Australian office, signs distribution deal with L&H
09 August, 2013Yingli Solar has formed a distribution agreement with L&H Solar + Solutions. The company will distribute Yingli’s flagship PANDA monocrystalline PV products, as well as its high-end polycrystalline YGE PV products to its solar partners and through its network of more than 200 electrical wholesale outlets and over 30,000 electrical contractors across Australia and New Zealand.
Electrical company PSG to expand in building maintenance market
26 July, 2013Electrical, data and communications services provider Pacific Services Group (PSG) plans to strengthen its operations across Australia after receiving a $10m capital injection from existing investors and reaching agreement with financiers to restructure debt.
Sonepar acquires Australian electrical company
17 July, 2013Electrical equipment distributor Sonepar Asia-Pacific has entered into an agreement to acquire Electrical Wholesale Services (EWS).
Company fined after electrician sustains serious injuries
15 July, 2013MRD Future Homes, MRD’s director and J & M Costa Enterprises have been fined a total of $147,000 and ordered to pay WorkCover’s legal costs after a worker fell around 3.4 metres at a residential building worksite in Western Sydney.
NBN Co CEO announces retirement
12 July, 2013NBN Co CEO Mike Quigley has today announced his retirement after four years in the role. Quigley, who came out of retirement to become NBN Co’s founding CEO, will continue to serve as CEO until the Board appoints his successor.
NECA attracts and rewards young talent
11 July, 2013 by Barry JacksonNECA is constantly looking at ways to further improve the training apprentices receive.
Preventing electrical hazards
27 June, 2013 by Malcolm Richards, CEOAs anyone associated with the electrical industry will know, working with electricity can be a high-risk and dangerous affair if proper precautionary measures are not employed. Yet we are continuing to see an increasing amount of unlicensed and illegal electrical work taking place across the country which has caused severe electrical injuries and in some cases even fatalities.
Solco launches national finance business
18 June, 2013Solco Ltd has established a national finance business, which leases products for solar retailers and installers servicing SMEs and residential property owners.
SolarMax and Sol Distribution announce Australian partnership
13 June, 2013SolarMax and Sol Distribution have announced a partnership that will see Sol Distribution distribute SolarMax’s S-series and MT-series solar inverters and accessories to the Australian market.
New Vice President and Managing Director ANZ for Eaton
12 June, 2013Eaton has appointed Anoop Nanda as Vice President and Managing Director - Australia/New Zealand for its electrical business.
